IIM Sambalpur Improves Placement Package By 146.7%; Offers Package Worth Rs 64.61 Lac
IIM Sambalpur recently hosted its 6th and 7th Annual Convocation Ceremony, graced by distinguished guests including Shri Prof. Ganeshi Lal, the Governor of Odisha, Dr. Sukanyya Misra, MD at JP Morgan Chase Ltd, Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya - Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Sambalpur & Chairman, Salesforce India, and Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director of IIM Sambalpur. The event was attended by esteemed faculty, staff, students, journalists, as well as guests from the Government of India and the Government of Odisha.
During the convocation, Shri Prof. Ganeshi Lal congratulated the graduating students and shared his thoughts on transforming the perception of reality. He emphasized the importance of effective management, stating that it is observed by sages, scientists, and philosophers that love itself is the essence of simple management. Love has the power to dissolve all matter, including the mind and consciousness. Shri Prof. Ganeshi Lal further expressed that marriage and worldly responsibilities provide opportunities to nurture and manage love, highlighting the need for attention and exchange to cultivate its power in our minds.
Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director of IIM Sambalpur, highlighted the institute's achievements during the event. He mentioned that as a modern generation IIM excelling in teaching, research, and incubation, IIM Sambalpur achieved a remarkable 100 percent placement rate this year. The highest domestic package offered was INR 64.61 lakh per annum, while the highest international package stood at INR 64.15 lakh per annum. These figures reflect a remarkable growth of 146.7% compared to the previous year. Additionally, there was a promising growth of 26% and 29% in average salaries, respectively, reinforcing the institute's dedication to providing abundant career opportunities for its graduates.
Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman of the Board of Governors at IIM Sambalpur and Chairman of Salesforce India, urged the graduating students to embrace their role as architects of the future. Recognizing the world's increasing reliance on innovation and technology, she emphasized the importance of resilience, adaptability, and creativity in shaping human progress. Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya encouraged the graduates to strive for excellence as a habit, continuously seeking improvement. She reminded them that the future is in their hands and encouraged them to approach it with open hearts and minds.